| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $166.62 | 7.581% | $179.2515 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.63 | 6.649% | $256.6295 | $256.63 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.82 | 13.664% | $160.0616 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.64 | 3.605% | $80.4389 | $80.44 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.61 | 6.109% | $183.1547 | $183.15 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.53 | 4.547% | $55.964 | $55.96 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.46 | 3.211% | $205.8647 | $205.86 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.31 | $1,121.3649 | $1,121.35 | $1,121.35 | $1,121.50 | |